M23’s declared ceasefire in east DR Congo fails as fighting resumes

M23 soldiers leave Rumangabo camp

M23 soldiers leave Rumangabo camp after a meeting with EACRF officials on January 6, 2023. The ceasefire declared in eastern DR Congo by the M23 rebel group on March 7, 2023 did not hold. PHOTO | GUERCHOM NDEBO | AFP

The ceasefire declared in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by the M23 rebel group on Tuesday did not hold as clashes were reported in some villages in Masisi territory, North Kivu.

This is the latest failed ceasefire commitment.